Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Horticulture, 2 Vols Set by E.L.D. Seymour (Ed.) - 1997

Discovery Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 1997. Hardcover. New. The book treats several thousand items and covers multiple phases of a beautiful yet complex subject as gardening. The authors have made a commendable effort to produce an exhaustive account of individual plants and the garden in which they grow. The voluminous compilation has been produced in two volumes. This encyclopedical work includes basic facts about science of botany which underlies all plant growing; it deals with theory and principle, from which the gardener can obtain information and assistance. The materials also include common garden plants, soils in which they grow, the general methods of gardening and simple cultural directions. In this new work a plant (or a genus) is mostly listed twice, once under its correct botanical name, and again under its common name. Garden soils–their use and improvement have been dealt with in detail wherever necessary. Gardening implements, accessories and aids with which the gardens are made and cared for and plants and grown have been discussed in detail. They include tools, fertilizers and spray materials. The contents also include plant enemies and their control. The notes under each plant or genus being supplemented in many instances by more detailed accounts of the more serious diseases or pests and the directions for the use of spray or dust. The voluminous work is meant to give a general botany student with limited commercial and industrial life; a broader horizon and an idea about the manual work associated with gardening. Such treasure house of information are worthy of decorating the shelves of rich libraries of the world. Printed Pages: 1300. Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Horticulture, 2 Vols SetE.L.D. Seymour (Ed.)9788171413874